veteran Jackrabbit edge setter with early-career honors and a steady motor
In the 2022 season, Quinton Hicks was a regular part of South Dakota State’s defensive-end rotation, played in all 15 games, and flashed impact plays with a sack against North Dakota and Indiana State plus a forced fumble that helped spark a comeback win. He earned freshman All-America recognition earlier in his career, which fits the profile: active, reliable, and assignment-sound rather than splashy. At 6-1 and 260 pounds, he looks like a sturdy, high-effort fit for a defense that values discipline and toughness.
